USCG Exam PracticeRule 2 — Responsibility
Inland Rule 2(a) states that a vessel and its personnel are not exonerated from the consequences of neglecting which of the following?
- A. Compliance with the Rules only
- ✓ Compliance with the Rules or any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the caseCorrect
- C. Compliance with the Rules or any precaution required by port authority regulations
- D. Any precaution required by the special circumstances of the case only
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.02(a) identifies two independent grounds for liability: neglect to comply with the Rules, and neglect of any precaution required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the special circumstances of the case. Port authority regulations are not mentioned.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02